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A full year on since we last tested the ShadPS4 emulator, Bloodborne's optimisation has come along leaps and bounds with new features helping to smooth out a 60FPS (and higher) experience on a desktop PC. Most standout of all though is the emulator's ability to run on a handheld system - like the ROG Xbox Ally X - where it's possible to hit 60fps, albeit with some hitches. Tom digs into the state of Bloodborne's emulation today, and also returns to its impressive mod scene.


00:00 Overview
02:54 ShadPS4 Settings
06:14 Is 4K at 60FPS Viable?
07:57 Bloodborne at Over 60FPS
10:15 Handheld ROG Xbox Ally X Testing
14:20 Shadows of the Hunt Mod
18:48 Verdict

 

[Fbh]

There's 60fps Bloodborne on fucking Pc handhelds before Ps5

 

[adamsapple]

There's 60fps Bloodborne on fucking Pc handhelds before Ps5

Surprised at that one, myself.

 

[analog_future]

This is an Xbox

 

[Senua]

There's 60fps Bloodborne on fucking Pc handhelds before Ps5

Sony fans:

 

[Imtjnotu]

This is how Xbox comes back to dethrown Sony

 

[Senua]

This is how Xbox comes back to dethrown Sony

All it had to do was become a PC all along!

 

[Solrac]

chadPS4

 

[Hadoukens]

I can't shake the feeling that emulation, decomp, recomp, fan made games, and full game modding are all just knocking it out of the park lately.

 

[adamsapple]

chadPS4

 

[The_Mike]

I can't shake the feeling that emulation, decomp, recomp, fan made games, and full game modding are all just knocking it out of the park lately.

Lately?

Always has been.

 

[OmegaSupreme]

One of the many reasons to be on PC. The best place to game and it's not even close.

 

[Salz01]

Is it a pain in the ass to set up emulation? I always ignore this because I keep thinking it's illegal in some way.

 

[Gonzito]

Sony is pathetic for not doing what they should have done already a long time ago

 

[Gaiff]

Is it a pain in the ass to set up emulation? I always ignore this because I keep thinking it's illegal in some way.

It is illegal if you download the rom, yes. You would need to jailbreak your PS4 and dump the rom into your PC if legality is such a concern,

 

[Salz01]

It is illegal if you download the rom, yes. You would need to jailbreak your PS4 and dump the rom into your PC if legality is such a concern,

Sweet Jesus, thanks figured as much.

 

[Luipadre]

Sony is pathetic for not doing what they should have done already a long time ago

Letting that masterpiece of a game rot on console with awful image quality and fps, its a sin

 

[PauloRoberto]

I find funny that, given these videos and some reactions here, one might believe that Bloodborn sold almsot the same as, let's say... GTA V, when, in truth... it's still a niche game (a WONDERFUL one, imho, way more charming than Elden Ring for example [i have platinum on both]).

 

[Gonzito]

Letting that masterpiece of a game rot on console with awful image quality and fps, its a sin

1080p without anti aliasing, with forced chromatic aberration and 30 frames per second with framepacing

Absolutely ridiculous, Sony should be charged with first degree murder

 

[MMaRsu]

I find funny that, given these videos and some reactions here, one might believe that Bloodborn sold almsot the same as, let's say... GTA V, when, in truth... it's still a niche game (a WONDERFUL one, imho, way more charming than Elden Ring for example [i have platinum on both]).

Just cause it sells less than fucking GTA V lmao doesnt make it niche.. jesus

 

[Calverz]

Sony is pathetic for not doing what they should have done already a long time ago

But who cares because ps5 is their most profitable generation and they continue to sell hardware and Xbox is dying.

Am I doing this right guys?

 

[GudOlRub]

There's 60fps Bloodborne on fucking Pc handhelds before Ps5

You just know Sony's taking the piss at this point and is going to use the game to farm PS6 launch sales just like they did with Demon's Souls.

And like the retard I am, I'm going to fall for it and buy it because I fucking love this game...

 

[Senua]

I find funny that, given these videos and some reactions here, one might believe that Bloodborn sold almsot the same as, let's say... GTA V, when, in truth... it's still a niche game (a WONDERFUL one, imho, way more charming than Elden Ring for example [i have platinum on both]).

Who gives a fuck what it sold, it's a masterpiece

 

[Gaiff]

I find funny that, given these videos and some reactions here, one might believe that Bloodborn sold almsot the same as, let's say... GTA V, when, in truth... it's still a niche game (a WONDERFUL one, imho, way more charming than Elden Ring for example [i have platinum on both]).

A niche game that sold 7.5 million copies.

 

[PauloRoberto]

Just cause it sells less than fucking GTA V lmao doesnt make it niche.. jesus

Given the ratio between sold copies (estimate in more than 9 mi, how many at full price? I have no idea) and the reactions here and on other places... yeah, it's more a niche game than a mainstream one - unfortunately, it's easily the most charming soulslike game.

 

[Senua]

Given the ratio between sold copies (estimate in more than 9 mi, how many at full price? I have no idea) and the reactions here and on other places... yeah, it's more a niche game than a mainstream one - unfortunately, it's easily the most charming soulslike game.

 

[PauloRoberto]

Who gives a fuck what it sold, it's a masterpiece

Sony and FROM, of course. I mean, would YOU make a extra effort to (re)make if you aren't 100% sure you would win big bucks ? It's just business after all :-(

 

[General Lee]

I finished my playthrough on PC recently. I recommend using the Diegolix BB fork of ShadPS4. I also used Special K for HDR and Reshade for RTGI and some other enhancements. I also installed the Shadows of the Hunt mod, but be warned it takes substantial liberties with the look of the game so I wouldn't recommend it if you prefer the vanilla look. It also broke the Orphan of Kos fight and I had to disable it for that.

Here's an HDR screenshot album of my playthrough:

Bloodborne HDR · Dec 28, 2025 – Jan 10, 2026 📸

Shared album · Tap to view!

photos.google.com

 

[Faltherion]

We got Bloodborne on Xbox hardware at 60FPS on the go before Sony remastered it before GTA6. Let that sink in.

 

[adamsapple]

We got Bloodborne on Xbox hardware at 60FPS on the go before Sony remastered it before GTA6

 

[saintjules]

Let.
Bloodborne.
Go.

 

[Bert Big Balls]

Just about to finish up my third playthrough and aiming for the platinum. I can't wait to try this out on PC.

 

[b0uncyfr0]

Never thought id see this on PC

 

[thuGG_pl]

Is it a pain in the ass to set up emulation? I always ignore this because I keep thinking it's illegal in some way.

In the video he setting and steps to set it up.

 

[Grildon Tundy]

Nobody thinks Bloodborne sold on the level of GTA 3+. What they do think is that FromSoft's games have been picking up sales steam, so far peaking with Elden Ring, and that that interest would retroactively apply to zoomers and others who missed Bloodborne on its original release and who see the lower rez 30fps as a barrier, which it is. It's not rocket surgery why they should remaster it.

 

[Moses85]

@ Sony

 

[Bojji]

Sony and FROM, of course. I mean, would YOU make a extra effort to (re)make if you aren't 100% sure you would win big bucks ? It's just business after all :-(

Remaster of this would be not hard at all, barely an inconvenience and some modder already did that:



Remember that you are talking about company that did this with money when they decided to make GaaS games:

 

[deriks]

When the Steam machine launches, people will improve even more those statistics and Sony won't care even more

 

[NuclearDiarrhea]

Sony and FROM, of course. I mean, would YOU make a extra effort to (re)make if you aren't 100% sure you would win big bucks ? It's just business after all :-(

You say this as if Demons's Souls Remake doesn't exist.

Likely reason we haven't heard anything Bloodborne related is that a Remake is already well underway for PS6 launch.

 

[PauloRoberto]

You say this as if Demons's Souls Remake doesn't exist.

Likely reason we haven't heard anything Bloodborne related is that a Remake is already well underway for PS6 launch.

Absolutety agreed. GIven the internet noise, a good chunk of these users woukld buy a PS6 just for Bloodborne (myself included).

 

[Gitaroo]

anyone managed to get smooth motion to work on shadps4? I thought it used to work at one point but maybe I remember wrong. I hope DF do drive club next

 

[PauloRoberto]

Remaster of this would be not hard at all, barely an inconvenience and some modder already did that:



Remember that you are talking about company that did this with money when they decided to make GaaS games:

Sony is strangely good with GAAS, given Helldivers, MLB and Gran Turismo (a pity, i liked the more simplictic approach of older gran turismo titles...)

 

[Bojji]

Sony is strangely good with GAAS, given Helldivers, MLB and Gran Turismo (a pity, i liked the more simplictic approach of older gran turismo titles...)

You also have the biggest failure ever - Concord. And a lot of cancelled games that costed them massive amounts of time and money.

GT and MLB ar very old and successful series, nothing to do with recent GaaS push...

 

[PauloRoberto]

You also have the biggest failure ever - Concord. And a lot of cancelled games that costed them massive amounts of time and money.

GT and MLB ar very old and successful series, nothing to do with recent GaaS push...

Nice of you you exclude the surprise success of Helldivers in your argument, but them i remembered you have the biggest PPSR hater, so im not surpised. blocked

 

[Three]

Sony is pathetic for not doing what they should have done already a long time ago

Sony can't do it without licensing issues and a From Software contract probably. DF pushing unofficial shit is different.

 

[Bojji]

Nice of you you exclude the surprise success of Helldivers in your argument, but them i remembered you have the biggest PPSR hater, so im not surpised. blocked

I omitted HD2 because it's the most successful GaaS game from Sony, you are correct about it.

This forum isn't your safe space, It's not my concern that your feelings were hurt.

 

[Hadoukens]

Lately?

Always has been.

What I mean is for me they used to complement gaming. Now I often prefer to play them over newer games.

 

[CLW]

It is illegal if you download the rom, yes. You would need to jailbreak your PS4 and dump the rom into your PC if legality is such a concern,

 

[Tg89]

Wild that this is just stuck on the PS4.

It's the best game Sony has published and it's just rotting away.

 

[TintoConCasera]

ROG Ally does what Sony don't.

Funny console-warring jokes aside, this is great for game preservation as it was an absolute pity for the game to be hold hostage on the PS4.